Van Gaal Apology

Louis Van Gaal has apologised for his dramatic performance on the sideline during Manchester United's 3-2 win over Arsenal in the Premier League.

The Dutchman threw himself to the ground right in front of the fourth official, Mike Dean, in an attempt to highlight his frustration at alleged diving by Gunners striker Alexis Sanchez.

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Van Gaal later admitted he had gone too far and revealed he had offered his apologies to the officials concerned. He said: "That was too emotional - it is not good for the referee and the linesman and the fourth official. It doesn't happen much normally - I have had a lot of criticism because I am sitting on my bench and now I am off my bench and I have lot of criticism because I'm doing that.

"I have apologised to the referee and the linesman and I hope everything is solved. I have to control my emotions and I have said that also to my players."